Subject to prior approval, many students in any of USC's faculties may undertake a four-course minor or an eight-course major in Sustainability as part of their degree.
These study areas are designed for those seeking to make a difference and to become innovators in sustainability. USC has a strong research focus on sustainability with the establishment of the Sustainability Research Centre and defines sustainability as being "the enhancement of communities into the indefinite future without impinging on the value of natural systems".
Sustainability is achieved through promoting equity within and between generations, conservation of biodiversity and natural systems, and wise use of resources. Sustainability enhances the interdependency and resilience of economic, environmental and social systems.
Studying this major will greatly assist students who are interested in developing their innovation and adaptable problem-solving skills for a rapidly changing world.
Major
The Sustainability major is administered by the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
For a major in Sustainability, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS101 Teaching Science in Primary and Junior Secondary Schools | |||
| SUS201 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
| SUS202 Professional Learning: Developing a Personal Pedagogy | |||
| SUS302 Teaching Primary School and Lower Secondary Mathematics |
Plus select 4 sustainability related courses from:
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS221 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching | |||
| ENS222 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion | |||
| ENS281 Professional Practice: The Inquiring Teacher | |||
| ENS300 Professional Learning: Transitioning into the Profession | |||
| ENS310 Teaching Arts in the Primary School | |||
| ENS317 Teaching Health and Physical Education and Technologies in Primary School | |||
| ENS320 Italian A | |||
| ENS351 Japanese A | |||
| PUB102 Italian B | |||
| PUB262 Japanese B | |||
| SCI102 Italian C | |||
| WPL310 Japanese C |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Italian D | |||
| ENP211 Japanese D | |||
| ENP236 Communication and Thought | |||
| ENP365 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship | |||
| SCS201 Introduction to the Creative Industries | |||
| SCS211 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
| TSM221 Measuring Sustainability | |||
| TSM223 Communicating Sustainability |